“Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.” ~ Steven Wright
All avid fans of hiking or long distance walking share something in common. They understand that you must walk to truly experience and see a place. Sure, a car or bike will get you there quicker and allow you to see more places, but those modes of travel don’t allow you to see more OF a place. In our modern world where everything seems to move at lightning speed, is it no wonder people are craving slow travel? In a world driven by consumerism and the desire for more, is it surprising that someone like me would seek travel that focuses on meaningful experiences rather than a sightseeing checklist?
Slow travel doesn’t mean you move at the pace of a sloth — it’s a mindset, a different way of looking at vacation.
After days of watching news coverage of Hurricane Harvey & being inundated by rain at home, I feel the need to remind myself that I DO actually love rain. I love how it makes colors brighter, how it muffles sound & makes you feel like no one else is around…like you’ve got this natural wonder all to yourself for a finite amount of time. I love that time seems to slow down when it rains, and that when the sun eventually peeks out, you’re more appreciative of its glaring glory. So in an attempt to balance the negative images of catastrophic rain, here are some of my favorite photos taken during our past travels on rainy days. Hope you enjoy & rekindle your own appreciation for this life-sustaining weather.
